Professor Lecture: "Fermented Foods Are a Treasure Chest of Wisdom"

Inagi IC College

Professor Lecture: "Fermented Foods Are a Treasure Chest of Wisdom"

Fermented foods seem to have some benefits. Fermented foods are, so to speak, the crystallization of human wisdom, created by our ancestors through long periods of trial and error. The recent boom in fermented foods is due to their deliciousness and health benefits, but in this course, let's consider the rational wisdom and ingenuity contained within them.

Event Date

Sunday, January 18, 2026Sunday, February 15, 2026Sunday, March 15, 2026

Event Time

From 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Venue

Community Promotion Plaza

Eligibility

Anyone

Contents

Content of Each Session

1st	January 18	Microorganisms Involved in Fermented Foods What are fermented foods? Learn about the microorganisms involved in fermentation and their functions. Also, explore the types of fermented foods.
2nd	February 15	Wisdom of Microorganism Utilization Seen in Sake Brewing Sake is made through the remarkable collaboration of three types of microorganisms: mold, yeast, and bacteria. Let's take a look at the wisdom of using microorganisms in sake brewing.
3rd	March 15	Various fermented foods found in seafood When it comes to fermented seafood products, you might only think of salted fish guts at most, but there are various kinds such as kusaya, funazushi, and shottsuru.

Each class is 90 minutes long.

Application

Necessary

Please apply from the Inagi IC College web page.

Application Deadline

Thursday, August 14, 2025

About the Application Deadline

If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be held.

If the capacity is not reached, applications will be accepted until the capacity is reached or until January 30.

Cost

3,000 yen (However, if you join midway, it will be 1,000 yen per session for the number of sessions attended)

Number of recruits

50 people

Eligibility

Anyone

Instructor

Takeo Fujii, Visiting Professor, Graduate School, Tokyo Kasei University

Contact Us

Inagi IC College Office

Phone 042-370-2822

Business hours: Tuesday to Friday (excluding holidays), from 10 AM to 4 PM

 

Application Destination

• Inagi IC College Webpage(External Link)